Spring is here, and Easter is just around the corner. Pastel-colored confections are lining the store shelves and filling baskets. Have you bought any yet? I think Easter candy is about exclusivity. I used to buy at least two things during the Easter candy season: marshmallow Peeps and Cadbury Eggs. My husband is a fan […]
Last week, we began our look at tea and learned that some conventional teas can infuse some heavy duty pesticides to your otherwise healthful cup of tea. Thankfully, organic options guarantee you a toxin-free cup of tea. I took a long (like, awkwardly long) walk around the grocery store tea aisle this week, made some […]
Last week, we discussed about refined and unrefined salt. Before I dive into comparing organic vs. conventional tea, I’m starting with the basics and the health benefits of tea (and some concerns) so I can [hopefully] understand tea a little better. Are you a tea drinker? Hot or iced? Black, fruity, or light? I’m not […]
Last week, we learned a little bit more about the spices on our shelves and what you get when you choose an organic product. This week, we’re talking about refined and unrefined salt. What kind of salt do you use? Kosher salt? Sea salt? Table salt? Here’s some stuff you already know: salt is mostly […]
I know. There are probably about 120 items on your priority list above “spices”. Afterall, the amount of spice you consume isn’t as significant as the produce or proteins. I hadn’t given it much thought, but I’ve gradually been choosing organic spices in the store when it’s time to replace something. I decided to see […]
Last week we learned all about soy and both the health benefits and risks that is posed. While there are many soy milk drinkers out there, another popular non-dairy option is almond milk. This week we will learn more about this dairy alternative all about almond milk nutrition. Down with Dairy? How much milk do […]
So, what do you think about soy? Some say it’s a healthy protein; some say it’s far from healthful. I’ve heard both sides of the story before and wanted to learn some facts about both soy health risks and health benefits for myself. What is soy? Soy is a legume and part of the bean […]
Did you know there is a rice debate? Which is better for you… brown or white rice? Or are they same? This week I delved into this topic to see just what the science shows. I’m really into nutrition. My kind friends put up with a lot of nutrition-centric shares and posts on Facebook. So, […]
In the past few weeks, we have learned all about a staple in many of our diets: wheat. We have learned the benefits of it and the difference between conventional and organic wheat. Now that we have seen how to identify healthy types of wheat, we are going to look at another very prevalent and […]
